Stinger FIM-92

Description

The Stinger is a passive IR homing surface-to-air missile designed to counter low altitude, short range aircraft manufactured by Raytheon Missile Systems and also manufactured under license by Dornier. Intended for use on land by the Marines but since 1984 the Stinger has been issued to many US warships for point defense, particularly in Middle Eastern waters.

Stinger was extremely successful in Afghanistan, shooting down many Soviet helicopters and ground attack aircraft.

Stinger FIM-92. The missile is just exiting the launch tube. US Army Photograph.Marines in South Korea, October 2002. US Navy Photograph 021015-M-4213L-035.

Characteristics

Designation

Stinger FIM-92

Ship Class Used On

Many

Date In Service

1970

Weight

System: 34.5 lbs. (15.6 kg)Missile: 22 lbs. (10 kg)

Dimensions

60 X 3 in (152 X 7.62 cm)

Payload

6.6 lbs. (2.2 kg)

Range

About 3-4 nmMax. Altitude: 9,500 feet (2,900
m)

Speed

Mach 2.0

Propulsion

Atlantic Research Mk 27 dual-thrust solid-fuel rocket

Sources

Data from:

"The Naval Institute Guide to World Naval Weapon Systems 1991/92" by Norman Friedman